Workflow Optimization of Material Management Process by Digital Adoption in Indian Residential Projects
Sadhayadharshni C1, M. Kranti Kumar2
1Sadhayadharshni C, Post Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2Dr. M. Kranti Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 04 January 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 10 January 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 January 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 January 2024 | PP: 1-8 | Volume-10 Issue-6, February 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijmh.F168710060224 | DOI: 10.35940/ijmh.F1687.10060224
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Abstract: To analyze the present day’s material management process and the extent of digital adoption in the workflow; to identify the shortcomings in the present day’s practice; and to formulate digital inclusive framework to manage materials. Objectives 1 & 2 is achieved through 3 step process – Literature review to identify the related shortcomings (factors) and online/ web search to explore available technology; Survey(s) to assess the real time status on the factors, to identify more practical difficulties and the extent of digital adoption in the workflow; Interviewing seasoned professions to gather data in detail concerning material. Objective 3 is achieved by comparison and analysis of the findings. Validation of the framework to assess the potential effects – Partial validation is performed as part of this study. The workflow involved in construction material management is optimised through a framework. Autodesk Revit, MS Project, and MS Access are the three platforms proposed to be part of the framework that suits every phase of the process, including Quantity Survey and Estimation, Procurement Planning, Inventory, Purchasing, and Store Management. Partial framework – MS Project has been validated, and the results are as follows: Ability to map data efficiently; Precise budget and material requirement identification resulted in a 1% cost increase in the overall project budget; Easy cross-verification; Easy documentation; Data-driven decision-making; Multi-dimensional data visibility. Studies in the past have emphasised the benefits of digitalisation and the willingness of the construction sector to adopt it. Studies from 2019, 2020, and 2021 have explored individual digital platforms, such as MSP, Primavera, and Revit, in terms of the part functions involved in material management. However, no study establishes the workflow order between these platforms for complete material management. Additionally, past studies have failed to identify and address the shortcomings related to digital adoption. Hence, this study proposes a framework that determines the order of the workflow involved in material management between these digital platforms to optimise the workflow.
Keywords: Material Management, Digital Adoption, MS Project, Residential Developments
Scope of the Article: Management